Central Elementary School in Davison, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Central Elementary School is a suburban public school in Davison, Michigan that is part of Davison Community School District. It serves 581 students in grades 1 - 4 with a student/teacher ratio of 17.6:1. Its teachers have had 14 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 1 - 4

581 Students

33 Teachers

600 S State Rd

Davison, MI 48423 View local requests

http://www.davisonschools.org

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Central Elementary School Demographics

65%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Central Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Mar 12, 2026

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